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now, once again, for those of you just joining us, this coming in to us just minutes ago. china's state-run xinhua news agency said on thursday that three of four japanese detained there have been released. now, they were detained on september 20th by chinese authorities on suspicion of taking photos in a restricted military area. they work for the japanese construction company fujita corporation and its shanghai-based subsidiary. >>> hi again, and welcome back to your world weather update. east asia today still looking at nice clear skies for the korean peninsula as well as high pressure here really keeping those clouds away. but we do have this frontal boundary here, just to the south of japan. it does continue to pack quite a bit of moisture. it's really going to be affecting a lot of japan today, central and southern portions mainly. but really some heavier spots of rain are going to be possible. so that will be something to watch out for. elsewhere, inland areas of china, too, seeing a little bit of rain here, starting to spread, but it should stay away from eastern s
now, once again, for those of you just joining us, this coming in to us just minutes ago. china's state-run xinhua news agency said on thursday that three of four japanese detained there have been released. now, they were detained on september 20th by chinese authorities on suspicion of taking photos in a restricted military area. they work for the japanese construction company fujita corporation and its shanghai-based subsidiary. >>> hi again, and welcome back to your world weather...
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it also says neither gas nor fires were used in the dining hall. the firm says the tanker may have been attacked. officials from the firm are inspecting the damage with u.s. and british military experts. u.s. assistant secretary of state philip crowley told reporters on wednesday that the u.s. had no information at this point that suggests the tanker was indeed attacked. >>> meanwhile, port authorities in the united arab emirates showed to the media the japanese oil tanker that was damaged on thursday. the vessel is currently docked at fujairah port in the uae. it has a four-square-meter dent in its right stern. many scratches are visible on the surrounding area. speaking to reporters on thursday, an official from fujairah port said that the tanker may have collided with something, and expressed doubt about the shipping firm's suspicion that the ship was attacked. >> if there's a collision, there is a damage. but whether the case is, i don't know. until an investigation has taken place. >> uae coast guards and officials will continue to inspect the
it also says neither gas nor fires were used in the dining hall. the firm says the tanker may have been attacked. officials from the firm are inspecting the damage with u.s. and british military experts. u.s. assistant secretary of state philip crowley told reporters on wednesday that the u.s. had no information at this point that suggests the tanker was indeed attacked. >>> meanwhile, port authorities in the united arab emirates showed to the media the japanese oil tanker that was...
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but researchers have found a use for this eyesore by using the oyster shells to grow clams. we'll show you how it's done in this next report from toba city. >> reporter: these clams are growing at about twice the normal rate. in just eight months they have already reached this size because of a new growing method. the secret to the rapid growth lies in these oyster shells. toba city cult vaits mounivates oysters in an area where the coastline is deeply indented and the waves roll gently in. but after the oysters are removed from their shells, the city has to dispose of them. but getting rid of 5,000 tons each year is a problem. glier nine years ago toba city built a factory to process the leftover shells, workers grinding them into fine powder for fertilizing crops. the al kaline in ground oyster shells helps improve the quality of acidic soil.kaline in ground shells helps improve the quality of acidic soil. the fishery's research agency realized the ground shells could be used for other purposes too. in the past this part of toba city grew a rich supply of large clams. but
but researchers have found a use for this eyesore by using the oyster shells to grow clams. we'll show you how it's done in this next report from toba city. >> reporter: these clams are growing at about twice the normal rate. in just eight months they have already reached this size because of a new growing method. the secret to the rapid growth lies in these oyster shells. toba city cult vaits mounivates oysters in an area where the coastline is deeply indented and the waves roll gently...
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visitorses can use binoculars to observe smaller stars, including the milky way. they want to expand children's interest in astron me by showing stars as they appear in outerspace. >>> now let's bring you a look at the weather forecasts from around the world. there's still going to be a lot of significant rain up here in the northeast. we've got a front line draped across japan. korean peninsula into northern japan. it's had quite a lot of rain in the last few days. so flooding possibilities here through the weekend. another area of low pressure over the northeast is going to keep things very wet and unsettled through the weekend, too. i want to draw your attention to this area over here which is going to be getting some very heavy rain over quite a wide area, as much as 100 millimeters. this is another area to watch. things are much drier down here to the south and east. monsoon rains will be kicking up through the weekend. 33 degrees for the high. manila, also 33. unsettled for shanghai at 38. absolutely blistering. mostly dry for tokyo. 33 and a cool day, 15 fo
visitorses can use binoculars to observe smaller stars, including the milky way. they want to expand children's interest in astron me by showing stars as they appear in outerspace. >>> now let's bring you a look at the weather forecasts from around the world. there's still going to be a lot of significant rain up here in the northeast. we've got a front line draped across japan. korean peninsula into northern japan. it's had quite a lot of rain in the last few days. so flooding...
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i found it easy to use, even on a mobile phone. it's very useful. >> i was surprised the content served more purposes now and are available on various devices. exports of electronish kitchen desks and blackboards are growing especially fast. the country's technology can produce a video clip and provide it online by using a camera, a microphone and editing equipment in the classroom. a japanese buyer visited the country to find out what an electronic desk can do and how the use it. some can provide them online for those who live in remote areas. that also causes timed legs. but this company says it can have a lecture for uploading simultaneously. >> translator: south korea has been actively using i.t. in education. we have to do the same in japan. >> they have been used by more than 120 universities in south korea. they've also been exported to other asian countries like china, singapore, taiwan and indonesia as well as mideast countries including saudi arabia. >> we are planning to promote e-learning through our products. >> i'm ha
i found it easy to use, even on a mobile phone. it's very useful. >> i was surprised the content served more purposes now and are available on various devices. exports of electronish kitchen desks and blackboards are growing especially fast. the country's technology can produce a video clip and provide it online by using a camera, a microphone and editing equipment in the classroom. a japanese buyer visited the country to find out what an electronic desk can do and how the use it. some...
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. >> joining us now, an nhk executive commentator. does japan's decision to release the chinese captain mean the problem's been resolved? >> well, china has only said it will suspend the high official exchange as a countermeasure but it may now redraft this. it seems certain that the bilateral relation won't strain any further. but unless japan exchange -- but unless japan changes its position that no territorial dispute existing in the east china sea, china will remain distrustful of japan. china may continue to take a hard line stance against japan. >> at least on the surface, the latest strain of bilateral relations is a result of the collision at sea. but how do you see the incident? >> well, the incident occurred amid the growing distrust between japan and china over security issues. japan is increasingly worried as the chinese navy has become more active, not only in the east china sea but also in the western pacific. china meanwhile is carefully watching japan's moves as japanese self-defense force takes steps to demoi additipl
. >> joining us now, an nhk executive commentator. does japan's decision to release the chinese captain mean the problem's been resolved? >> well, china has only said it will suspend the high official exchange as a countermeasure but it may now redraft this. it seems certain that the bilateral relation won't strain any further. but unless japan exchange -- but unless japan changes its position that no territorial dispute existing in the east china sea, china will remain distrustful...
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with us in the studio is a man from haiti. thank you very much for joining us today. now, six months have passed sints t since the earthquake in haiti. please tell me what it is like there today. >> well, unfortunately, the recovery activities have not occurred very much. port-au-prince, the capital of haiti, you can easily found that there are still buildings destroyed and only garbage on the streets. people started their business already. therefore, people are moving, transportation also moving and rush hour is there. it looks like the work has already started but the scenery is still the same as just after the quake. >> and what have you and the japanese red cross society been doing to help those people? >> since january, we started two things. medical things in port-au-prince. and we have been working with bigger subsidies at the two places for the victims. but the emergencies is almost over so we close down the clinic in port-au-prince and just recently we closed down another medical clinic and then we started. we have started more health services projects. accor
with us in the studio is a man from haiti. thank you very much for joining us today. now, six months have passed sints t since the earthquake in haiti. please tell me what it is like there today. >> well, unfortunately, the recovery activities have not occurred very much. port-au-prince, the capital of haiti, you can easily found that there are still buildings destroyed and only garbage on the streets. people started their business already. therefore, people are moving, transportation...
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please join us. thank you for coming. >> welcome. >> nice to be here. >> your machines can cut up anything in any way? >> that's right. whatever people eat gets cut up, anything at all, our machines can cut it up. >> wow. >> wow. so whenever we eat out, we're probably benefiting from their food slicers. >> yeah, even today. you're probably eating something that was cut by our machines. >> really? i never knew. today's first power pot point is pro technique. it's all in the angle. >> sasaki's company is based in osaka prefecture. first, he takes us on a tour of the showroom. >> all these machines are amazing. >> yes. >> so far the company has developed more than 60 kinds of food slicers, all designed for specific client needs. this machine juliennes cabbage. >> here it comes. wow, incredible. look how thinly and neatly it's been sliced. >> that's right. it's cut into 0.8 millimeter strips. the big selling point is how thin and fluffed up the cabbage is. a lot of beef bowl shops use this machine. >> an
please join us. thank you for coming. >> welcome. >> nice to be here. >> your machines can cut up anything in any way? >> that's right. whatever people eat gets cut up, anything at all, our machines can cut it up. >> wow. >> wow. so whenever we eat out, we're probably benefiting from their food slicers. >> yeah, even today. you're probably eating something that was cut by our machines. >> really? i never knew. today's first power pot point is pro...
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on behalf of our team, thank you for staying with us. jj
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the farmers, used to working hard on the paddies, now work hard with the children. these farmers and city children had never crossed paths until one day the school made a phone call. it asked the agricultural association's youth division for a video letter for children who had never seen rice paddies. the farmers said a video wouldn't be enough and came in person. with the help of the farmers, over 600 children have experienced the challenges and satisfaction of growing rice and learned its importance. as they spend time with the farmers, the children started to change their behavior. they've stopped wasting food and eat all the rice. >> translator: the first time i grew rice, i realized how important it is. i talked to my mother about it and she said i should finish all the rice granins on my plate. >> translator: i think rice contains all the hard work that all the farmers put into growing it. >> reporter: the farmers pay the entire cost of the soil, fertilizer, seeds, tractors, travel, room and board. that's because the government stopped funding the project this
the farmers, used to working hard on the paddies, now work hard with the children. these farmers and city children had never crossed paths until one day the school made a phone call. it asked the agricultural association's youth division for a video letter for children who had never seen rice paddies. the farmers said a video wouldn't be enough and came in person. with the help of the farmers, over 600 children have experienced the challenges and satisfaction of growing rice and learned its...
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glad you could join us. it's tuesday, september 7th, 11:00 a.m. in tokyo. >>> the international atomic energy agency said iran stepped up its uranium enrichment activities. on monday, the watchdog organization urged them to cooperate with inspections. the iae said iran enriched uranium by the end of august. the amount quadrupled from april, showing iran expanded it its enrichment program even after the u.n. imposed more sanctions in june. they expect iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons. it's called on the country to allow inspectors to view all nuclear facilities and interview relevant officials. iran's nuclear program will be discussed at an iae board meeting september thenth. the latest revelation is expected to lead to increased pressure on iran to stop its uranium enrichment activities. >>> with the u.s. midterm elections less than two months away campaigns started in earnest on labor day, monday. president barack obama was in the midwestern state of wisconsin to rally support for democratic party candidates running in the november congr
glad you could join us. it's tuesday, september 7th, 11:00 a.m. in tokyo. >>> the international atomic energy agency said iran stepped up its uranium enrichment activities. on monday, the watchdog organization urged them to cooperate with inspections. the iae said iran enriched uranium by the end of august. the amount quadrupled from april, showing iran expanded it its enrichment program even after the u.n. imposed more sanctions in june. they expect iran of trying to develop nuclear...
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glad you could join us. welcome to another edition of "newsline." it's tuesday, october 5th, 11:00 a.m. in tokyo. >>> japanese prime minister naoto kan and chinese premier wen jiabao have agreed to mend bilateral ties that deteriorated after a collision between a chinese trawler and japanese patrol vessels in the east china sea. kan told reporters that he had a half hour talk with wen on the sidelines of the asem summit in brussels on monday. kan said he stated that the senkaku islands are an integral part of japan and that no territorial issue is present. wen reportedly reiterated his position. kan said that the two leaders agreed that the current situation is not favorable and that japan and china should work toward establishing a strategic and mutually beneficial relationship. he also said they agreed to hold high level talks between their governments and resume private sector exchanges that were canceled or postponed after the maritime incident. >>> now in his statement, prime minister kan has emphasized the importance of international rules on
glad you could join us. welcome to another edition of "newsline." it's tuesday, october 5th, 11:00 a.m. in tokyo. >>> japanese prime minister naoto kan and chinese premier wen jiabao have agreed to mend bilateral ties that deteriorated after a collision between a chinese trawler and japanese patrol vessels in the east china sea. kan told reporters that he had a half hour talk with wen on the sidelines of the asem summit in brussels on monday. kan said he stated that the...
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she used to work as a children's clothing designer. a year and a half ago, she started making a living with her animation and left the company. >> translator: i didn't expect this to happen. it started out early as a hobby. >> reporter: they showcase flash animation like oshima's. sales have increased to more than $3 million a year. the firm seeks out promising animators. so far, it helped nearly 100 people make their professional debuts. >> translator: people who watch anime are creating them. we're trying to help as many amateurs as possible become professional. >> reporter: the web firm is now looking to expand. a major publishing firm was also impressed with oshima. a year and a half ago, they began publishing a print version of her series in magazines. the magazine is targeted at elementary school girls and has a monthly circulation of 200,000. this is one of the top three most popular in the magazine. >> translator: children begin web surfing in elementary school. it's advantageous to use the internet to find new content for publ
she used to work as a children's clothing designer. a year and a half ago, she started making a living with her animation and left the company. >> translator: i didn't expect this to happen. it started out early as a hobby. >> reporter: they showcase flash animation like oshima's. sales have increased to more than $3 million a year. the firm seeks out promising animators. so far, it helped nearly 100 people make their professional debuts. >> translator: people who watch anime...
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glad you could join us. i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. we'll be back with more of your updates. úúú
glad you could join us. i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. we'll be back with more of your updates. úúú
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understanding nature is essential for us. because we are as citizens also part of nature and we need and depend on the nature. we have to consider the structure and function of the ecosystems when we do anything. i think we have to recognize high priority of biodiversity conservation, even to food resources or the global warming. biodiversity is fundamental and basic of human survival. we think. we may be able to mend our ways and increase our chances for future success, i think. >> professor ishida, thank you very much for your insight today. >> welcome. >>> throughout the cop 10 meeting, which will be held in nagoya until the end of this month, nhk world will bring you a series of feature stories, interviews and live reports on the issues. >>> japanese government has decided on a new economic stimulus package worth about $61 billion. it will submit a supplementary budget plan to finance the package to the ongoing diet session by the end of this month. the 5 trillion yen package was approved on friday morning. it earmarks $3
understanding nature is essential for us. because we are as citizens also part of nature and we need and depend on the nature. we have to consider the structure and function of the ecosystems when we do anything. i think we have to recognize high priority of biodiversity conservation, even to food resources or the global warming. biodiversity is fundamental and basic of human survival. we think. we may be able to mend our ways and increase our chances for future success, i think. >>...
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thanks very much for joining us. we'll be back at the top of the next hour.
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let us accumulate more good memories. she showed us the book that haishi had sent, the first japanese art history in french edited by haishi. she said he must have been eager to teach people about the beauty of japan's cultural works. >> translator: isn't it beautiful? haishi served his customers very courteously and many became frien friends. in the end, he was greatly respected. >> reporter: she visited degas' exhibition. and could see the influence in the series of bathing women. >> translator: i think degas received the inspiration of the natural butte offy naked women from the uikoa. >> reporter: if it were not for his friendship with degas, the masterpieces that enrapture us may never have been produced. nhk world. >> he left paris in 1905 while japan was at war with russia. he carried home about 200 paintings by impressionists, including about 15 by degas. haishi had planned to build approximate the first impressionist museum but died soon after returning home at the age of 53. >>> last week's tokyo game show drew
let us accumulate more good memories. she showed us the book that haishi had sent, the first japanese art history in french edited by haishi. she said he must have been eager to teach people about the beauty of japan's cultural works. >> translator: isn't it beautiful? haishi served his customers very courteously and many became frien friends. in the end, he was greatly respected. >> reporter: she visited degas' exhibition. and could see the influence in the series of bathing women....
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glad you could join us. here are your updates. >>> japan's economy trade industry ministry plans to introduce an increase to help businesses such as lithium ion battery makers. the ministry will ask for $350 million to support businesses that can help japan achieve a 25% cut in emissions. it will subsidize up to half the capital investments of companies making eco-friendly items such as lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles and l.e.d. lights that raid yacht less heat. the ministry will request $175 million to help firms that export power plants and other infrastructure to emerging economies. it will also ask the ministry of finance to further deliberate on taxing fossil fuel. the proposed tax aims to secure funds to develop measures against global warming. >>> chilean authorities have started sending food, water and other supplies to the 33 miners trapped underground since the cave-in on august 5th. they're about 700 meters below the surface near the city of copiapo. all the miners have been confir
glad you could join us. here are your updates. >>> japan's economy trade industry ministry plans to introduce an increase to help businesses such as lithium ion battery makers. the ministry will ask for $350 million to support businesses that can help japan achieve a 25% cut in emissions. it will subsidize up to half the capital investments of companies making eco-friendly items such as lithium ion batteries used in electric vehicles and l.e.d. lights that raid yacht less heat. the...
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he's created several original dishes using local delicacies. >> translator: we want to create jobs and bring more money into the town through tourism. we want to make a lasting impression on visitors while leaving something for the next generation. >> reporter: fresh-caught fish for dinner, yum. islanders are attracting outsiders by looking inside to rediscover the beauty of their way of life. >>> next is a recap of the latest market figures. >>> that's all for now in biz news. next is the weather forecast with saki ochi. >>> hi, there. welcome back to your world weather update. we're keeping all eyes on our three tropical cyclones, all impacting this region with rainfall and wind set to get a lot stronger, especially for the okinawa islands. typhoon komasu is getting very close and showing signs of strengthening. already rainfall is impacting parts of the korean peninsula as well as the east coast of china. likely that rain will intensify. of course, you could be seeing stronger winds as tropical storm systems get closer. northern japan also today looking at a couple of showers. it sh
he's created several original dishes using local delicacies. >> translator: we want to create jobs and bring more money into the town through tourism. we want to make a lasting impression on visitors while leaving something for the next generation. >> reporter: fresh-caught fish for dinner, yum. islanders are attracting outsiders by looking inside to rediscover the beauty of their way of life. >>> next is a recap of the latest market figures. >>> that's all for now...
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earlier they used to carry handbags. now they carry big trolleys. >> reporter: this man is the general manager of sales and marketing here. he says customer numbers have been growing 25% annually. since the mall opened three years ago. >> more people have jobs in india. the disposable incomes are higher. the indian economy is booming. and that is why they are doing more and more shopping. >> reporter: he is now gearing up for the sales for the diwali shopping season. large festivals are being held in various parts of the country from september through november. consumption typically surges during this time because of the traditional belief that those who spend money during the festivals will reap a fortune in the future. what's particularly grabbed the attention is the construction boom in and around new delhi. apartments building where the families have been popping up in many places. he decided to target new apartment buyers by boasting his inventory of furniture and home appliances. >> a lot of new flats and new offic
earlier they used to carry handbags. now they carry big trolleys. >> reporter: this man is the general manager of sales and marketing here. he says customer numbers have been growing 25% annually. since the mall opened three years ago. >> more people have jobs in india. the disposable incomes are higher. the indian economy is booming. and that is why they are doing more and more shopping. >> reporter: he is now gearing up for the sales for the diwali shopping season. large...
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and ordered us to go aboard their ship. then we were held on an island for 16 days. >> we were punched if we raised our heads. we were terrified. >> in response, vietnam's government is strengthening its ties with the united states, its former enemy. the philippines and indonesia are also deepening their military cooperation with the united states to check china's military expansion. and here in japan, there are increasing demands for the strengthening of the japan-u.s. alliance to counter china's military expansion. as japan works to revise its thashl defense program guidelines by the end of this year, some experts insist that the nations should deploy more units on their southwest islands of okinawa prefecture. so it is clear that japan's government understand the necessity of rethinking its strategy in south china. >>> here is some of the news received from broadcasting stations across asia. we begin with this item sent by cctv china. china launched a second moon exploration probe on friday marking the 51st anniversary o
and ordered us to go aboard their ship. then we were held on an island for 16 days. >> we were punched if we raised our heads. we were terrified. >> in response, vietnam's government is strengthening its ties with the united states, its former enemy. the philippines and indonesia are also deepening their military cooperation with the united states to check china's military expansion. and here in japan, there are increasing demands for the strengthening of the japan-u.s. alliance to...
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can you tell us a bit about that? >> bamiyan is relatively peaceful, and it's actually very exciting to go there because it gives us a sense of what could be achieved in other parts of afghanistan, were they to enjoy the same levels of peace and tranquility as bamiyan does. so i was able to visit communities where we'd supported the construction of schools and water systems, including with the involvement of the communities themselves. i was also able to meet with groups of girls who were able to play sports. they were playing volleyball. they were able to get together and discuss their own issues in the way that teenagers would do anywhere. it was very encouraging. >> now, unicef is one part of a constellation of aid coming to afghanistan. what more do you think can be done in this regard, and who else should be involved? >> i think we do have, as you say, a large number of actors in afghanistan today. the full range, the whole u.n. family is represented there. we also have a lot of non-governmental organizations and
can you tell us a bit about that? >> bamiyan is relatively peaceful, and it's actually very exciting to go there because it gives us a sense of what could be achieved in other parts of afghanistan, were they to enjoy the same levels of peace and tranquility as bamiyan does. so i was able to visit communities where we'd supported the construction of schools and water systems, including with the involvement of the communities themselves. i was also able to meet with groups of girls who were...
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the use of those viruses. the other issues that people have raised, that if we're going to identify how these cells work, we're going to need to put them into animal models and those animals will then be something of a hybrid between a human and an animal. that's clearly something that has a sense of a certain ghoulishness to it. but in general it has been regarded as being able to be controlled, risks are being managed, and i think in general peop recnizehat the utility of that outweighs any of the ethical concerns. >> do you think researchers today are cooperating with each other globally on stem cell research, or is it pretty much a very competitive field of science? >> this is a question that's often asked. i have to say there's a remarkable amount of cooperation. i think in general this is a field that is changing rapidly, has lots of wide open opportunities. people regard it as a place whersharing new iormation is crital tbe able to get things to move forward, and there's ban great deal een a gr interact
the use of those viruses. the other issues that people have raised, that if we're going to identify how these cells work, we're going to need to put them into animal models and those animals will then be something of a hybrid between a human and an animal. that's clearly something that has a sense of a certain ghoulishness to it. but in general it has been regarded as being able to be controlled, risks are being managed, and i think in general peop recnizehat the utility of that outweighs any...
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but this card is also being used to protect children from crimes and accidents. they've named the system guardian touch. the process begins with smart card passes. they hold the same technology as train passes. when registered users tap their card on a designated terminal, it automatically notifies the server. immediately it sends an e-mail to parents letting them know exactly where their children are. >> translator: one thing you should know about these smart cards, they have quite a few functions. we began the service because as a public transportation provider we wanted to give our customers and the children peace of mind. >> reporter: the fukuoka city transportation bureau hopes the system spreads beyond children who use the subway to other children as well. right now guardian touch operates at 48 facilities within the city limits, including the main library and the public pool. four elementary schools have also signed on. kotaro and ayane sakata study at an elementary school that has a terminal. when the children arrive or leave school, they tap the terminal
but this card is also being used to protect children from crimes and accidents. they've named the system guardian touch. the process begins with smart card passes. they hold the same technology as train passes. when registered users tap their card on a designated terminal, it automatically notifies the server. immediately it sends an e-mail to parents letting them know exactly where their children are. >> translator: one thing you should know about these smart cards, they have quite a few...
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it didn't give us any information. the south korean government had no intention to keep us informed either. >> the japanese people are told about the atomic bomb survivors, but in south korea that link to the past isn't as strong. >> the atomic bombing made japan surrender, so it was good in a way. >> i knew an atomic bomb was dropped on hiroshima and many people were killed. but i didn't know that many south koreans died. >> hur met the u.n. secretary general who is also a korean. ban ki-moon paid a visit to hiroshima's memorial for korean victims. hur is hoping ban's words and presence will help bring attention to his atomic bomb survivors. >> i'm really moved by his visit to hiroshima. it gave me courage. i will go back and talk to korean survivors about this and let people there know that we exist. >> hiroshima will likely continue to symbolize the horror of atomic weapons and inspire the anti-nuclear movement for many years to come. the city's mayor, tadatoshi akiba, invited u.s. president barack obama to visit. o
it didn't give us any information. the south korean government had no intention to keep us informed either. >> the japanese people are told about the atomic bomb survivors, but in south korea that link to the past isn't as strong. >> the atomic bombing made japan surrender, so it was good in a way. >> i knew an atomic bomb was dropped on hiroshima and many people were killed. but i didn't know that many south koreans died. >> hur met the u.n. secretary general who is...